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Speck SmartShell Satin Case for MacBook

Tech Specs

Form Factor: Hard Case, Snap On

Material: Hard Plastic

Manufacturer Information

Part Number

Mfr. Part Number: SPK-A2396

UPC or EAN No.: 848709005243

Warranty

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Manufacturer Note

Speck recommends cleaning your case before you put it on your MacBook and then once a month thereafter to avoid any build-up of dust or dirt. Simply wipe it with a soft, clean cloth or rinse with warm, soapy water. Before re-applying the case, make sure it’s completely dry—and also wipe down your Mac to remove any dust or particles.

Rear bottom tabs break

1.0 out of 5 stars

I've bought 2 of these cases and both broke at the same area where the bottom cover attaches to the rear sides. The case lasted ab
I've bought 2 of these cases and both broke at the same area where the bottom cover attaches to the rear sides. The case lasted about 5 weeks each time. Bummer. The look and feel of the case are as expected
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Written by MICHAEL W from SUMMERVILLE

Feb 7, 2013

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Rear bottom tabs break

Scratch

1.0 out of 5 stars

get this if you want your mac to be utterly damaged and scratched on areas where the case hooks on to your machine. The snapping o
get this if you want your mac to be utterly damaged and scratched on areas where the case hooks on to your machine. The snapping on of the case scratched my MBP and left white marks which caused my resale value to drop by nearly 50%. If you're someone who protects your product, please do not buy any casing that snaps onto your machine. It kills it.
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Written by Bowie L

Feb 2, 2013

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Scratch

Not as good as previous Speck cases

1.0 out of 5 stars

I have used numerous Speck cases over the years and this is the worst one yet. The last case kept going strong for 3+ years, but t
I have used numerous Speck cases over the years and this is the worst one yet. The last case kept going strong for 3+ years, but there is serious quality problems with this one. Like the other reviewer, I too had the rear bottom tab (just next to the right hand USB port) snap. Speck needs to really take a step back and assess these quality problems, because other than the tab snapping right off, the case does not fit as snug as models they have made before. I will be returning this and getting a different case or waiting until someone makes a really good one.
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Wow - quality really inferior.

1.0 out of 5 stars

I've owned four of these Speck cases for different Macs I've owned, but this latest one broke in less than a year with normal wear
I've owned four of these Speck cases for different Macs I've owned, but this latest one broke in less than a year with normal wear and tear.
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Written by Martin D from Watkinsville

Mar 14, 2015

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Wow - quality really inferior.

Not durable

2.0 out of 5 stars

I have had a speck case on my macbook air for 5 years with zero incident. My macbook pro 15 inch retina? has gone through THREE
I have had a speck case on my macbook air for 5 years with zero incident. My macbook pro 15 inch retina? has gone through THREE of these in a year. The bottom tabs holding the case on inevitably snap off - and not from abuse either. It may just be this model, but buyer beware, it will happen. I keep purchasing them because i'm an attorney and like the black matte case so my computer blends in in this PC world...

If i had another option, i would take it.
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Written by Jessica W from ReDondo beach

Feb 24, 2015

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Not durable

Looks great, but it's brittle

2.0 out of 5 stars

Works fantastic, your computer does not slip from your hands, it is also really protective. If it only did not break, it clearly i
Works fantastic, your computer does not slip from your hands, it is also really protective. If it only did not break, it clearly is the wrong material choice for the shell.

Maybe Speck can take the hint and choose another plastic, it would be a great product. Funny no one out there has taken their design and run with it.
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After a few months of owning this case, and one test drop, I have come to the conclusion that this i
After a few months of owning this case, and one test drop, I have come to the conclusion that this is NOT a durable case. I took it off for cleaning my mac, and guess what? The plastic buds that hold the case onto the mac snaps, and falls off. All corners! The middle of the case has a huge crack. The case makes the mac super heavy. And when I took it off, there was too much dust, literally stuck to the Mac. And also, this case makes the Mac overheat countlessly whenever I hold it on my lap. It is blisteringly hot to the touch. As soon as I took the case off, my battery performed normally, No more warnings about the battery overheating. Do NOT get this product!
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Answer

Assuming the inside of the case and the shell of your macbook are free of dirt when you install the
Assuming the inside of the case and the shell of your macbook are free of dirt when you install the case, it will not scratch your computer. Just use the microfibre cloth that came with your macbook to wipe of the outside of your computer and the inside of the case prior to installation.
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